Mike Shmyr

Mike was born on Saturday, April 10, 1926 in Strathclair, Manitoba to the late John and Anastasia (Nellie)Shmyr.

Mike loved to keep busy. He was always working on some sort of a project that had to do with building, something physical or being with someone. Mike was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church, the Lions Club of Atikokan and the Atikokan Pioneer Club. Mike received several awards through his volunteer service. He was presented with a Melvin Jones Fellow, Judge Brian Stevenson Award, President’s award, 25 year Ontario Volunteer Award and a life membership for his work with the Lions. Faith Lutheran Church also recognized Mike with an Ontario Volunteer Award and also with a plaque for his dedicated work and leadership for the church renovations. He was very humbled by and appreciative of these recognitions as each one of them came as a surprise.

Mike also served in the Canadian Army from 1945 to 1946 and was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion in Atikokan.

Mike loved to travel to see family while on vacation or for the many special occasions he was invited to. He also looked forward each year to the Lions 5M-10 midwinter convention. He loved to go fishing and hunting and especially enjoyed fishing in “the ice shack” on Nym Lake. Mike also loved sports. He bowled and curled but also spent many hours at the arena watching Voyageurs Hockey and baseball at the White Street Ball Park.

Mike was predeceased by three brothers, Victor, Alex and Elmer; two sisters, Mary and Kay; brothers-in-law Dieter Kaus, Fritz Latell and Joe Ternowski; sisters-in-law Mildred Shmyr and Estella Shmyr; nieces Carol Mykytyn and Linda Kowal; nephew Mervin Shmyr and grandnephew Travis Mykytyn.

Mike is survived by his wife of 58 years, Hilda; two children, Angela (Perry) Sharbot , and Kevin Shmyr (Cheryl and family) ; one grandson, Jason (Teilor Chumway-Kehler) Sharbot ; and two great grandchildren, Kale and Isis Sharbot, of Atikokan, ON.; Siblings, Steve (Jean) Shmyr, Anne Ternowski, Rose (Walter) Sheeshka and Ted Shmyr all of Manitoba; in-laws Elsa Latell, Werner (Diane) Kaus of Atikokan, Gisela (John) Mykytyn of Rainy River, Gary (Janice) Kaus of Logan Lake, BC and by numerous nieces, nephews and godchildren.

A memorial service to celebrate Mike’s life will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 1:00 pm at Faith Lutheran Church in Atikokan, Ontario with Pastor Keith Blom officiating.

Should friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, the Atikokan General Hospital Extended Care Wing, or to a charity of your own choice in care of Green Funeral Home, Box 427, Fort Frances, Ontario P9A 3M8

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